We must be faithful to each other enough to outlast our shortcomings. In recent days: Beginning Monday, March 22 all Michiganders 50 and up as well as Michiganders ages 16 and up with underlining medical conditions or disabilities will be eligible to get vaccinated. Michiganders to avoid dining indoors and avoid gathering with friends indoors for two weeks. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity made changes that allowed students in college career and technical education programs to keep their food assistance and stay in school. Positivity rate: plateauing; currently at 9.1 percent after reaching a low of 8.1 percent on Monday, Dec. 28 and increasing up to 10 percent since then. Dan McKee to reinstate the . Abbott said the suspect wrote to an individual or individuals, whose names were not disclosed, "I'm going to shoot my grandmother.". Governor Reeves authorized MsRWA to apply for this funding. Inspired by her family, she's devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone. actions to develop and improve systems for academic support for students who experienced learning loss due to COVID-19. Well, we've got to stand up to this. See how the administration has helped communities across Illinois. She understands the complexities and needs of our state.. Tuesday, January 27th 2015. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Thursday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days.The state of Mississippi is prepared to respond logistically and operationally.Please take caution and follow alerts. 2022 Rewind: Our favorite stories from last year. Positivity rate: has increased for four weeks to 6.2 percent. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. Now that the state has reached the 55 percent vaccination threshold, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has removed the requirement that employers must create a "policy prohibiting in-person work for employees to the extent that their work activities can feasibly be completed remotely.". Gov. About 13.2 percent of COVID-19 tests are positive which is nearly three times where the state was in the middle of February but down by 4.3 percent where the state was two weeks ago. Bars and restaurants must close by 10 p.m. Additionally, contact information must be collected from diners for contact tracing purposes. Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press DLNR News Release-Defueling of Grounded Yacht Complete, Salvage Begins Sunday. Peaked at 19.6 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 4. She also added data has shown that schools can establish a low-risk of virus transmission by making sure they wear a mask and adopt careful infection prevention protocols. A seasoned veteran of retail politics, Hochul shares some of Cuomos centrist politics, but is a stylistic contrast with a governor famous for his love of steamrolling opponents and holding grudges. Eligible recipients meeting all criteria and providing a complete and accurate application will be awarded assistance up to $1,650. The Ford Field clinic has the capacity to administer 6,000 dosesdaily to serve residents in the broaderSoutheastMichigan region. Other actions that Whitmer and MDHHS took to address food insecurity during COVID-19 include: To apply for food assistance or other public assistance benefits, go to www.Michigan.gov/MIBridges. In Michigan's Vacc To Normal plan, the governor said the state's first step was to have 55 percent of Michiganders vaccinated which the state "hit pretty quickly." Governor Noem Closes State Offices in Eight Counties for Winter Storms. The policy will take effect on Monday. recommendations to the governor, state superintendent, and state budget director regarding student recovery. February 9, 2023. All I knew is that you, the people of Mississippi, had demonstrated a faith in me that I might never be able to meet. On Thursday, Whitmer signed an executive order. Whitmer said the state will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1. Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! Oregon Governor Kate Brown gave a COVID-19 press conference on August 11, 2021. Office of Governor Michael L. Parson. "The MI Vacc to Normal challenge outlines steps we can take to emerge from this pandemic as we hit our vaccination targets together," said Whitmer. Tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table. ", He continued, "We just can't accept this theater or business as usual, and accept the next shooting. In response to the rising COVID-19 numbers in Rhode Island, Gov. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Providing home-delivered meals to older adults through Michigan's aging network while congregate dining sites were closed during the pandemic. Watch Hochuls remarks in the video player above. Since 2019, Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly have focused on protecting and enhancing the lives of Illinoisans in every corner of the state. Peaked at19.6% on Tuesday, Dec.4. Michigan's numbers continue to trend overall in the right direction, but Khaldun says she's concerned about the new coronavirus variant, adding that the state is now aware of 45 cases of the variant have been identified across 10 counties. More medical professionals and political rivals want Gov. Abbott's press conference comes . You can also check your Community Level at RIDOH's COVID-19 Data Hub. This metric peaked at19.6 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and is now up 25 percent from an end of February low. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps to, If you haven't already, I encourage you to, so we can continue our economic recovery and. Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press As of Jan. 22, now the state has administered 67 percent. Dept. At least nineteen students and two teachers were killed in a shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNewsNBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. To prevent additional outbreaks, Whitmer is urging youth sportson both school-sponsored and non-school sponsored teamsto suspend in-person activities, like games and practices, for the next two weeks. All Rights Reserved. To date, the state has administered over 2 million vaccines to Michiganders of all races making the state 10th nationwide. More than 46,000 people received more than 6.4 million home-delivered meals from March through September 2020 an 8% increase in the number of meals. The War on Alzheimer's: The Battle Continues. In honor of the life and service of State Representative Kris Jordan, I hereby proclaim, that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Delaware County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral. Greg Abbott about the Uvalde shooting Wednesday, shouting at the current governor before being escorted from the auditorium. "They are . The briefing is scheduled for 1 p. m. It will be carried live on . Employers may allow fully vaccinated employees to not wear face coverings and social distance provided they have a policy deemed effective to ensure non-vaccinated individuals continue to follow these requirements. Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas. TheMichiganDepartment of Health and Human Services requirestesting for youth sportsbetween the ages of 13-19, and providestesting assistance throughtheMI Safer Sportstestingprogram, which expandedweeklytesting protocols for athletes and teams. MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today delivered the keynote address at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. P.O. I have never forgotten the oath to pursue service with the help of our God. Safety protocols like wearing masks and testing will help keep kids, coaches and families safe and allow our schools to remain open for in-person instruction. It remains to be seen how involved Cuomo will bein state government over the next two weeks, or how hell manage handing over authority something he rarely ceded during his time in office. To date, Michigan has administered 3,310,162 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. When: 3:00 p.m. Where: Governor's Office (Room 216) State Capitol. Transcript: December 9, 2021 Press Conference. Sends infection control plans to the local health department and MDHHS at least seven days before scheduled events. Watch Live: RI Gov. to dine outdoors or order takeout, restaurants can remain open while, As of Tuesday, Whitmer says the state has administered 1,292,572 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older, Michigan is working to administer 50,000 shots per day through the Governor's MI COVID Recovery Plan, , partnering with private and academic organizations like. It was my greatest honor to be sworn in as Mississippis 65th Governor on January 14, 2020. Garlin Flichrist reflecting on the first anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan. In addition to examining his conduct with women, lawyers hired by the state Assembly had been investigating whether the administration manipulated data on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes and whether Cuomo improperly got help from his staff writing a book about the pandemic. But he said that with the state still in a pandemic crisis, it was best for him to step aside so the states leaders could get back to governing.. regularly to the governor on its activities and make recommendations on an ongoing basis. The governor also announced, beginning April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated. Raimondo press conference. Press Conference - June 10, 2021 107 North Main Street | Concord, NH | 03301 6032712121 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 "The vaccine is the most effective way to protect you and your family from this virus," Whitmer said. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days. In 2020, West Virginians re-elected Gov. Cleaning requirements have been updated to reflect changes in CDC recommendations. As before, employees who work in jobs that cannot be performed from home can continue to go to work, while employees who can work from home should continue to do so. Cuomo, 63, announced Tuesday that he would quit down rather than face a likely impeachment trial after state Attorney General Letitia James released a report concluding he sexually harassed 11 women, including one who accused him of groping her breast. To stay updated on Governor Pritzkers most recent press conferences, please visit the Governors Twitter page@GovPritzkeror the Governors Facebook page@GovPritzkerfor the latest livestreams. Posted 16 mins ago. Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State. Michigan residents can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meijer will also manage the check-in process for those receiving vaccines at Ford Field, provide onsite pharmacists for clinical review, and vaccine security and stability, deploy IT development teams and infrastructure, coordinate data submission to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry and preserve the patient's immunization record. Distributing 230,000 USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to allow older adults to get local, fresh fruit and produce. Governor Parson to hold press conference at State Capitol. Dan McKee announced on Wednesday a temporary indoor mask mandate for businesses and venues. Lt. Gov. By optingto dine outdoors or order takeout, restaurants can remain open whileoperating safely to mitigatethe spread of COVID-19. Whitmer announced last week the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan that includes a direct focus on vaccine distribution. "The MI Vacc to Normal challenge outlines steps we can take to emerge from this pandemic as we hit our vaccination targets together," said Whitmer. This will increase food assistance benefits by $102 per month for a household of four, for six months. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Justice with almost two-thirds of the vote. Maryland's case rate per 100,000 has dropped by 64 percent over the last 4 weeks down to only 8.5 percent, the lowest it has been since September 30th of last year. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Suddenly tapped to lead New York through a pandemic and a political earthquake, Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she wasready to steer the stateand would set a different tone than Gov. Geo resource failed to load. Additionally, the state is offering 56 pop-up sites located throughout Michigan as part of the special program in an effort to increase access to testing for Michiganders returning from Spring Break. And I will wake up every day working to bring us together to make our state be all it can be. It is now 10 and a half million doses per week nationwide. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. MDHHS' Aging and Adult Sercives Agency provided home delivered meals to older adults while congregate dining sites were closed during the pandemic. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The governor also released a video during her press conference of a video on social media of her and Lt. Gov. If you haven't already, I encourage you torise to the challengeand be a part of the solutionso we can continue our economic recovery andhave the summerwe allcrave.". Enjoyed meeting with financial sector leaders at the 2023 Bank CEO Summit. The working plan is to open indoor dining with mitigation measures, capacity limits and a curfew on Feb. 1, but the ultimate decision depends on data continuing to stabilize. This week, the governor sent a letter to the Trump Administration requesting permission to directly purchase up to 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines for the state of Michigan. Tonight, Gov. 1/17/2023 - Governor to Announce Tax Relief Agenda. It will be his first public comment since last week when NY AG Letitia James announced the results of her office's investigation . The epidemic order continues to temporarily pause indoor contact sports and other venues and activities where participants have close physical contacts and are not consistently masked, like water parks. Feb 23. MDHHS continues to urge families to avoid indoor gatherings or to pick a single other household to interact with consistent withguidance already released by the department. One eloquent and one plain-spoken. Whitmer's administration said clinical trials have shown promising data that this therapy works for the treatment of COVID-19 in patients who are at high risk for progressing to severe symptoms and/or hospitalization, including older Michiganders. In addition to urging youth sports to suspend in-person activities, Whitmer is asking high schools to utilize virtual instruction for the next two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Still, our educators haveworked tirelessly to teach our children during this pandemic under the most stressful conditions, and for that our state is forever indebted to them for their service," said Whitmer. "Tragically we have lost over 18,000 Michiganders to this virus and we cannot forget that," said Whitmer. 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